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Australia sues Amazon over allegedly unfair subscription contracts
The ACCC alleges Amazon used unfair contract terms for Prime subscriptions, including auto-renewal without clear consent and difficult cancellation. The lawsuit targets Amazon's practices that may have trapped consumers into paying for services they didn't want. If successful, the case could set a precedent for subscription regulation globally.
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This lawsuit highlights growing regulatory scrutiny of Big Tech's subscription models, but Amazon's deep pockets and legal resources mean a long battle ahead.
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